Wausau pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Wausau is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Wausau's Wisconsin River setting features paper birch, maple, and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential hillsides and the more built-up Wisconsin River valley commercial areas. The Rib Mountain State Park to the southwest is a particularly significant local tree pollen source, creating distinct pollen gradients between the forested quartzite peaks and the river valley below.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wausau right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Wausau are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Wausau tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Wausau will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wausau this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Wausau?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Wausau. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Wausau?
Wausau's pollen season opens in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through April and May. Grass from surrounding Wisconsin farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Wisconsin River valley channels airflows, while the northern continental climate means the season begins later and ends earlier than in more southern Wisconsin cities.
How often is the Wausau pollen forecast updated?

The Wausau pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Wausau come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Wausau based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Wausau, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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